Roberto Mancini have managed to push City up to fourth since replacing Mark Hughes as manager at Eastlands.
“Of course the title is a possibility. Nothing is impossible,” said De Jong.
“Though nothing is impossible, you have to work for it. You have to be realistic as well and remember this is only season No.1 for us after the big spending and we have to take it step by step.
“That’s what it’s all about at City at the moment, to try and make a difference between the past and the future. Right now you can see what’s happening. Everyone is excited. It was a good performance against Blackburn and we’ve got to keep that going.
“Of course we can stay in the top four. You see how big the squad is. It’s not only the first 11 but the 22 players in the squad. The important thing is the Champions League place and trying to continue in that position. Then, we will see in March and April where we are standing.”
